Senior Care of Sacramento
Comprehensive Geriatric Care Solutions and Advocacy

Senior Care of Sacramento, an expert in the senior living space, is dedicated to creating individualized long-term care plans tailored to every individual’s needs, budget and location. It offers comprehensive solutions to help seniors and their families find the best options and resources for housing, assisted living, advocacy, safety, health and other aging-related issues.

The driving force behind Senior Care of Sacramento is the philosophy of ‘aging in place.’

Recognizing that every family situation is unique, the focus is on establishing practical solutions for primary family caregivers, encouraging them to keep seniors in their homes. Senior Care of Sacramento maintains partnerships with various service providers like Medicare/Medi-Cal, hospice, legal advisors and financial planners, offering help for VA benefits, community case management and other medical and non-medical services.

Educating seniors and their caregivers about the various services and levels of care available is the key service offered by Senior Care of Sacramento. Its education and training programs cater to healthcare professionals with dedicated courses for each group.

“We are the expert’s expert. We specialize as a geriatric case management service, not just a placement agency,” says Therese Johnson, founder and CEO.

Johnson, a respected gerontologist and educator for the California Board of Registered Nurses, has made significant contributions as an Alzheimer’s specialist, a Reiki master and a residential care administrator. She was instrumental in passing Medi-Cal reform legislation, which gives seniors the choice to live at home or in assisted living instead of nursing homes.

Johnson’s book, ‘Saving Seniors Savings: Best Kept Secrets on How to Pay for Senior Care,’ recently won the International Impact Book Award. This Amazon bestseller, categorized under Aging and Elder Care, is a valuable guide for consumers planning for long-term care.

Customized Solutions for Personalized Care

Senior Care of Sacramento advocates creating long-term care plans based on an in-depth assessment of each person’s physical, emotional, financial and spiritual needs. The team finds cost-effective solutions customized to each person’s unique requirements, whether for independent living, assisted living, or board and care.

It works with partner companies to suggest the best healthcare systems and policies to clients. The new state insurance program in California provides a long-awaited financial resource for low and middle-income seniors. The program supplements seniors’ incomes to make assisted living more affordable. The organization is excited about this development and values working closely with their colleague companies to stay informed and adapt to changes in healthcare policies and procedures.

In one instance, a local family needed support for their 88-year-old father, who was undergoing dialysis and paying out-of-pocket, which strained his budget. He was also a fall risk and couldn’t be left alone. His son, in his sixties, was making frequent trips to care for his father, leaving little time for his own family. His sister was flying in on weekends. Senior Care of Sacramento assessed the situation and found resources within the insurance program to cover the dialysis costs. This solution paid for a caregiver to administer treatments, taking the burden off of his children.

The solution brought financial relief and peace of mind, ensuring the father could remain independent at home and have the option of moving to assisted living. This service is particularly valuable for family members balancing jobs, children and caring for aging parents.

Senior Care of Sacramento also assists in transportation services for seniors. Partnering with third-party agencies it ensures seniors receive medical supervision during transport from one location to another. In one case, it coordinated with an Angel Flight service to transport a recent widower from Florida to California. Due to his need for medical supervision and inability to fly commercially, this service was crucial. The successful coordination allowed the father to be with his family in California during his time of grief. The family was thrilled with the support and resource assistance provided by the company.

Safety is a top priority for Senior Care of Sacramento. It is listed with local adult protective services as a primary provider for emergencies and crises. For instance, when a woman from Washington needed urgent help for her mother in California, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was unable to live alone, the organization swiftly developed a long-term care plan. This included assisting her in moving to a memory unit. Senior Care of Sacramento acted as an advocate throughout the process, from referring vetted realtors, packers and movers to providing ongoing support and counseling, ensuring a safe and smooth transition for the family.

Robust Processes Driving Care Excellence

To assist a broader audience, Senior Care of Sacramento has developed a quality assurance and operations manual and comprehensive training materials for its staff and case managers that ensure uniform practices, continuity and the desired outcomes for clients. Its system is designed for easy duplication in other cities, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to excellence and ethical integrity. A range of solutions are tailored to different needs and budgets, including entry-level, mid-range and premium, to help more seniors.

An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit is fostered within its teams, with each member’s input on client care valued. This approach also becomes the foundation for expanding its services in California. It looks forward to welcoming three additional sponsors for its upcoming three-year promotional and marketing campaigns. It is also advocating for more cities to accommodate room and board facilities, especially for low-income seniors, given the critical housing shortage and the average Social Security income of around $1,000.

It also emphasizes the importance of having an advocate during healthcare staffing shortages. Johnson addresses these critical topics on her YouTube channel to help those seeking solutions for their loved ones.

As an educator for the Board of Registered Nurses and the California state legislature, Johnson is passionate about promoting new Alzheimer’s disease reversal programs. She and her team focus on integrating these programs into assisted living facilities and exploring early intervention and prevention options to help seniors stay in their homes longer.

Senior Care of Sacramento excels as a premier provider for seniors and their families, offering compassionate support that prioritizes dignity, respect and quality of life. By delivering tailored care plans and affordable housing solutions, it excels in geriatric case management, ensuring independence and well-being for seniors while providing peace of mind for their families.